Top Hat

This shop is full of note books, home décor, and other random things that are beautifully designed.

Absolutely love this hole in the wall. Couldn’t find it after the first time I randomly walked in and looked for it for almost ten months. You’ll find so many random and unique items for your home or for gifts. It’s a bit pricey but you really won’t find this stuff anywhere else. Found this awesome desk organizer made out of wood from a Japanese artist and a wooden desk calendar that has a gear as the day of the week as it rolls along the dates. So cool.

Cute place. All sorts of unique things for artsy people who like to spend money, like gold paper clips. And fancy masking tape. Everything is curated with perfection, like most shops in the area, yet the closet that was ajar had crap strewn about everywhere. I would definitely come here for artsy, unique office supplies.

Don’t have your employees put up a sign that says «Back in 10!» when it clearly isn’t true. I waited for about a good 40 minutes on a Saturday afternoon from about 3:15– no clocking 4pm. I’ve counted 12 other potential customers came by during that time frame as well but you know … You’ll be back in 10 minutes, right? Right.

Maybe I hit the store at an off time but I don’t get it. There’s some different merchandise but it’s a bit pricey. Only browsing around for me. They day I was there, the store had a limited selection. It’s a small store, and I spent less than 10 min at the store. Stop in if you happen to be near by.

Very unique shop with curio items. Small selection of paper and pen items. Many products from Europe especially the quirky Netherlands. Items are what you may find at the MoMA store. Prices are similar too which means it’s more window shopping than actually packing items and taking them home. Always fun to pop into Top Hat to check out cool stuff (you won’t really need).

Very cool design oriented stuff from around the world. My boyfriend and I dropped into this store after hearing about it from several of our friends. There are various different nick-​knacks from around the world. There were cute shoes from Spain to Mugs from Japan. If you are looking for a small gift or a design piece for your house this is the place to visit.

Yes, indeed it was very interesting place to buy unique gift for your friends. Love the way they arranged the space as well. Friendly staff also.

Amazingly charming little shop. I love finding well curated shops like this. Everything if unique and fun, things you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for unique gifts.

Fall in love with merchants!
If you are a tourist, this store in an essential NYC visit. As a local, Top Hat makes me glad to live in Manhattan. I am a recent transplant, shopped around the world and this shop inspires me about the beauty of small merchants.
I was in the store for an hour and found things for everyone. The buyer Nina (spell?) gets the magic of artisans creating timeless goods that they clearly love.
What you will find:
— unique items for the home or desk ranging from Japanese patterned translucent tape for journaling or scrapping to handmade toys. And from simple hanging lamps and floor pillows to rolls of paper with designs for hanging or wrapping.
— this is not walmart! There are only 100 different items in the small store, yet each one is selected with intention and make the perfect thoughtful gift.
— I have a favorite friend who loves birds… Top Hat has a collection of bird calls to make the most avid bird enthusiast drool. They are hand made in France by a man who usually spends two years perfecting the sound. For example a Merle sound is produced by twisting a metal bar inside a wooden pipe with a porcelain washer. The sound is right on and fun to make. So many bird calls including a few boxes with 6 different calls inside. Great for lifetime students.
— hand embroidered patches including a cool Beatles set.
— journals
— bags made from a special rip stop paper, just right for the cool recycler in your family.
— special pens, pastels and pencils
— artwork in everything.
— I found a pair of horse shoes for kids that make a great horse walking sound when they clomp around in them. Any parents limiting plastic exposure for kids will love this place.
— want to send a beautiful letter via traditional post? I picked up a letter that the receiver will blow open to read and enjoy as an opaque cube.
— too many things to list…
— OK one more.
A card with a map printed of various regions and a needle with red thread to push through locations for a sewn track showing where you’ve been or where you want to go. Romantic travel invitation from an admirer?
Finally, the people. The owners and the staff are present and happy to be there. (thanks Jen) They work at Top Hat for the same reason I loved shopping there it seems.